Global Citizen has announced the 2025 lineup for its annual free benefit concert, taking place on the Great Lawn of New York’s Central Park on Saturday, September 27. The concert will be hosted by Global Citizen ambassador Hugh Jackman.
This year’s Global Citizen Festival will be headlined by The Weeknd and Shakira, and will also feature Tyla, Ayra Starr, Tand Mariah the Scientist.
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival campaign is focused on four distinct goals: providing energy access for one million people across Africa; ensuring 30,000 children around the world can access a quality education and football, in partnership with FIFA; protecting 30 million hectares of the Amazon rainforest; and registering 40,000 New Yorkers to volunteer across the city.
Shakira said in a press release: “I’m honored to headline the incredible Global Citizen Festival in Central Park this September. Music has always been my way of connecting with people and leaving a mark on the world. I can’t wait to perform, unite, and inspire action.”
Hugh Jackman added: “The 2025 Global Citizen Festival marks my 11th year as host, and I’m thrilled by the progress we’ve made over the years. The growing impact of the Global Citizen movement touches every corner of the world, and I’m eager to advocate alongside my fellow ambassadors, performers, world leaders, and private sector executives to leave the world better than we found it.”
Tickets to the music festival are free and can be accessed by taking action on these issues on the Global Citizen app or website.
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